In many cases, players must look at the top screen of the DS for guidance on what to do next and then perform the task on the bottom screen. The minigame mechanics themselves range from quickly drawing parallel lines in order to chop items, to a rhythm game where ingredients are added to a skillet or the heat is adjusted at precisely the right time. Most of them being official dishes while others are dishes made by mixing recipes in the Combine feature.Įach minigame represents a different activity in the meal preparation, such as mixing, frying, or chopping the provided ingredients. The game features a total of 96 different dishes. The gameplay structure consists of the player progressing through a series of short minigames.

The version of the game for the iPhone and iPod Touch also takes advantage of the accelerometer in the device with some similar gameplay to Cooking Mama: Cook Off.Įach of these tasks is performed by completing a mini-game which usually lasts less than 10 seconds. Following the instructions of the titular ' Mama', the player uses the stylus or finger to chop vegetables, slice meat, flip food in pans, and arrange the final items on the plate. In Cooking Mama, the player is tasked with cooking various meals using the device's touch screen.

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